Marlins, Jones finalize two-year contract

Summary of 2 articles · Updated Dec 9, 2013

Garrett Jones has finalized his two-year deal with the Marlins, and an announcement is expected on Monday. But here it is: First baseman/outfielder Garrett Jones has agreed to join the Miami Marlins on a two-year, $7.75 million contract. BLS take: Again, … (more)not sexy, but the Marlins can hope for a better 2014 from Jones, whose career average is 20 points higher than it was in 2013. At the Winter Meetings, the Marlins also are in the process of trying to acquire a third baseman. Jones, 32, was in line to make about $5.3 million via arbitration from the Pirates. On Friday, the club announced the signings of catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and infielder Rafael Furcal, who will play second base instead of shortstop.

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